Compelling Political

Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasons

Ben & Jerry’s said in a court filing that its parent company had ousted its chief executive, David Stever, without approval from the ice cream maker’s board.

The New York Times - 1d

Donald Trump Jr. Mixes Business and Politics in Serbia, as Protests There Rage

President Trump’s oldest son visited Belgrade, the site of a Trump International Hotel project, and pushed back on calls for the country’s president to resign.

The New York Times - 1d

Inside Musk’s Latest Political Donations, and Greenpeace Takes a Hit

Plus, beef tallow’s unlikely comeback.

The New York Times - 18h

Democrats feel the heat at town halls, too: From the Politics Desk

Democrats are responding to calls at town halls to more forcefully push back against President Donald Trump — and how one lawmaker is stepping into the party’s leadership void.

NBC News - 6h

A historic opportunity for higher education reform

The American public is witnessing a remarkable political moment.

The Hill - 6d

Public, private, and political: Valentino turns a staged restroom into high fashion’s boldest stage

Valentino paraded high fashion inside a public toilets setting in one of the most unexpected backdrops of the season, especially for a house as classical as Valentino

ABC News - Mar. 9

Democrats ‘applying maximum hurt’ for ‘political gain’ in government funding fight: GOP lawmaker

President Trump is urging Republicans to support Speaker Mike Johnson’s short-term government funding bill. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the upcoming vote.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live

Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO

"Don't chop and change just because you're trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration," says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.

CNBC - Mar. 12

'Red Scare' author lets past political hysteria teach us about the present

Clay Risen examines Cold War hysteria in an even-handed way, trusting readers to make the connection between McCarthyism and the MAGA movement.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13

NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live

PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’. Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Russell Howard on how to tell parenting and political jokes without sounding corny: 'Authenticity is key'

Howard, who makes a stop at the Hollywood Improv on March 23, welcomed a son in May. Despite his new responsibilities, he found time to scour the news for fresh material.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Senate advances Republican stopgap spending bill with Democrat help – US politics live

Bill to avert a partial government shutdown has narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle. Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown Danish foreign minister Lars ...

The Guardian - 6d

Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island

All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island

ABC News - 6d

As Newcastle and Liverpool clash in unique Carabao Cup final, so do romance and politics

Newcastle’s ownership is an unavoidable theme as the club bids to end a 56-year wait for a trophy

Yahoo Sports - 5d

‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role

Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...

The Guardian - 3d

David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live

‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last week. The Reform UK press conference is about to start. There ...

The Guardian - 3d

Jordan sidesteps Jack Smith amid demands to interview 'politically motivated' DOJ figures

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded interviews from a series of Justice Department (DOJ) officials he accused of weaponizing the department, pushing to speak with several figures ...

The Hill - 2d

Judge rules against Musk and ‘Doge’, finding USAid shutdown ‘likely violated’ constitution – US politics live

Federal judge orders halt on any work to shut down USAid and tells Musk’s so-called Department for government efficiency to reinstate workers’ email access. Donald Trump has called for the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism

Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activism

BBC News - 1d

The far-right’s pretend fight against antisemitism is a perfect political strategy | Rachel Shabi

The far-right has found in its pretend fight against antisemitism a way to divide progressives while at the same time clobbering them. The detention of Columbia university student Mahmoud Khalil is ...

The Guardian - 1d

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino and Canada's Jesse Marsch sidestep politics ahead of Nations League semifinals

With Concacaf Nations League semifinals on Thursday, the managers sought to keep attention on the field

CBS Sports - 1d

Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live

Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...

The Guardian - 1d

Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’

Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.

Inc. - 1d

Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live

Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...

The Guardian - 17h

Political free fall: Turkey faces protests, investor flight after opposition leader's arrest

Concern over stability and economic security in Turkey could damage financial inflows at a time when investor confidence in the country is already shaky.

CNBC - 15h

Steve Reich: ‘We all wish art could counter the direction of US politics. But it can’t’

Now 88, the minimalist composer has reissued his life’s work. He answers your questions about Bowie, the Grateful Dead, spirituality – and his complicated friendship with Philip Glass. Why does ...

The Guardian - 13h

New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing

After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...

NBC News - 6h

'They're playing politics with my little boy': Parents on US Department of Education cuts

Mass firings at the Office for Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanish

BBC News - 3h

‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline

Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.

Politico - Mar. 9

Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?

Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politically

Financial Times - Mar. 9

New York is walking a thin line on Palestinian Studies

Political interference in curricular matters is an unwarranted violation of academic freedom.

The Hill - Mar. 10

Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?

There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics

Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.

BBC News - 6d

Kidnappers locked up for ambushing Israeli record producer at Welsh cottage

Itay Kashti's kidnappers were motivated by "political and religious reasons," a court hears.

BBC News - 6d

Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tariffs bite

US companies at risk of scrutiny from Beijing as political tensions mount

Financial Times - 2d

The real ‘root causes’ of the Ukraine war

Although political culture is never the immediate cause of aggression, it is a powerful facilitator thereof.

The Hill - 1d

Turkish assets take a confidence hit

Crack down on political opposition will shake international investors’ faith in Ankara

Financial Times - 1d

Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs

Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastating

Financial Times - 23h

Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live

Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...

The Guardian - 2d

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